Writing Religiously: Universal Language

I’m taking a class on preaching narrative literature. It’s absolutely fascinating. Here’s a couple of gems I’ve treasured from the class so far:

1. “God uses story the most to communicate to us.”

About three-quarters of the Bible is written in the genre of story. Throughout history story has been the best means to communicate concepts in a meaningful and memorable way. This leads me to the next point.

2. “Story is the closest thing to a universal language.”

All cultures have stories. All people are formed by their personal stories. All persons relate to stories.

What does this mean for us writers? It means that more than self-help books, articles on psychology, or dissertations on personal development, our stories have the potential to change lives!

Please write responsibly.